Import/export HS code 391190: Various resins and plastics
Other unprocessed resins and plastics not listed elsewhere, used in various industries
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 48,171,271 |
| Japan | 48,080,346 |
| Belgium | 21,780,961 |
| United States | 20,375,624 |
| China | 20,199,074 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 25,540,174 | 22,631,097 | -2,909,077 |
| Japan | 24,343,988 | 23,736,358 | -607,630 |
| Belgium | 11,142,796 | 10,638,165 | -504,631 |
| United States | 12,911,101 | 7,464,523 | -5,446,578 |
| China | 9,882,529 | 10,316,545 | +434,016 |
| France | 10,305,001 | 8,715,240 | -1,589,761 |
| Netherlands | 8,198,065 | 9,325,979 | +1,127,914 |
| Italy | 4,556,620 | 4,010,166 | -546,454 |
| Sweden | 3,074,562 | 2,719,700 | -354,862 |
| India | 2,321,326 | 624,960 | -1,696,366 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 54,280,157 |
| Japan | 50,218,101 |
| United States | 30,700,418 |
| China | 22,971,793 |
| Belgium | 15,740,208 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 28,339,658 | 25,940,499 | -2,399,159 |
| Japan | 25,196,308 | 25,021,793 | -174,515 |
| United States | 18,758,869 | 11,941,549 | -6,817,320 |
| China | 11,488,726 | 11,483,067 | -5,659 |
| Belgium | 7,798,049 | 7,942,159 | +144,110 |
| France | 7,589,516 | 7,181,448 | -408,068 |
| Italy | 3,869,176 | 3,886,958 | +17,782 |
| Sweden | 2,876,005 | 2,704,341 | -171,664 |
| India | 3,284,034 | 1,320,929 | -1,963,105 |
| Netherlands | 2,255,653 | 2,254,578 | -1,075 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 27 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 25 | +8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 8 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,032,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,601,627 |
| Air transport | 11,801,391 |
| Other | 1,129,709 |
| Road transport | 95,505 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,477,999 | 50,554,932 | -5,923,067 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,556,301 | 51,045,326 | -4,510,975 |
| Air transport | 6,479,781 | 5,321,610 | -1,158,171 |
| Other | 590,925 | 538,784 | -52,141 |
| Road transport | 63,499 | 32,006 | -31,493 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 54,306,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,892,245 |
| Dover | 35,139,688 |
| Felixstowe | 29,691,219 |
| Killingholme | 15,575,099 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 27,066,498 | 27,239,975 | +173,477 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,747,202 | 19,145,043 | +1,397,841 |
| Dover | 18,804,621 | 16,335,067 | -2,469,554 |
| Felixstowe | 14,654,375 | 15,036,844 | +382,469 |
| Killingholme | 7,510,016 | 8,065,083 | +555,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,529,485 | 3,240,403 | -289,082 |
| London | 3,778,822 | 2,879,126 | -899,696 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,468,194 | 1,672,948 | -2,795,246 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,212,337 | 2,152,578 | -1,059,759 |
| Hull | 2,923,506 | 2,100,399 | -823,107 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
87 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
68 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
34 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
17 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 101 |
| 2026-04 | 102 |
| 2026-03 | 90 |
| 2026-02 | 90 |
| 2026-01 | 96 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 114 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 106 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 103 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 98 |
| AQUASPERSIONS LIMITED | 88 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 88 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 73 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 73 |
| MEGACHEM (UK) LTD. | 67 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 140 |
| 1m-15m | 92 |
| 15m-54m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 23,874,026 |
| Germany | 20,779,510 |
| United States | 9,044,522 |
| Belgium | 8,072,117 |
| Norway | 7,276,809 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 13,069,351 | 10,804,675 | -2,264,676 |
| Germany | 13,269,922 | 7,509,588 | -5,760,334 |
| United States | 3,515,734 | 5,528,788 | +2,013,054 |
| Belgium | 2,583,005 | 5,489,112 | +2,906,107 |
| Norway | 4,232,453 | 3,044,356 | -1,188,097 |
| Ireland | 4,140,267 | 2,013,014 | -2,127,253 |
| Italy | 1,902,399 | 1,304,095 | -598,304 |
| Singapore | 286,126 | 1,600,948 | +1,314,822 |
| Saudi Arabia | 943,479 | 926,521 | -16,958 |
| Japan | 170,134 | 1,695,382 | +1,525,248 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 156,112 |
| Ireland | 54,264 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 85,405 | 70,707 | -14,698 |
| Ireland | 13,050 | 41,214 | +28,164 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,074,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,674,052 |
| Air transport | 6,407,786 |
| Other | 272,081 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,487,645 | 30,586,363 | -8,901,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,078,015 | 12,596,037 | +518,022 |
| Air transport | 1,942,064 | 4,465,722 | +2,523,658 |
| Other | 128,422 | 143,659 | +15,237 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,242,892 |
| Hull | 18,886,584 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,736,286 |
| Southampton | 6,431,076 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,939,505 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,032,305 | 16,210,587 | -1,821,718 |
| Hull | 11,337,279 | 7,549,305 | -3,787,974 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,394,124 | 4,342,162 | -3,051,962 |
| Southampton | 1,861,289 | 4,569,787 | +2,708,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,187,979 | 2,751,526 | -436,453 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,104,505 | 1,548,857 | -1,555,648 |
| Felixstowe | 1,093,114 | 1,852,697 | +759,583 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 622,702 | 2,125,800 | +1,503,098 |
| London | 1,252,095 | 1,103,423 | -148,672 |
| Dover | 553,977 | 1,589,709 | +1,035,732 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unprocessed resins and plastics not listed elsewhere, used in various industries